An audacious heist at the Louvre saw thieves make off with priceless crown jewels in broad daylight – here is how a decades-old geometry problem can help museums boost their security.

Speaking to the New York Times, Camus confirmed the man was an unidentified passerby and had no known connection to the case. Camus said he snapped the picture because he was drawn to the man's outfit and how it connected to the Louvre.

A hotographer captured a stylish passerby at the Louvre investigation scene, creating an internet sensation as authorities playfully keep the man's identity secret.

Nine priceless items were stolen from the Louvre during a daring daytime heist on Oct. 19. Here's what was stolen and how the thieves did it.